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#1 #1 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $55,138
#2 #2 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 147 degrees to those studying Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#3 #3 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 456 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $57,270
#4 #4 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $68,569
#5 #5 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 187 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,257
#6 #6 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#7 #7 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 209 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Management Science, and Financial Mathematics....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 164 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,545
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 647 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 391 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#11 #11 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 120 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,806
#12 #12 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#13 #13 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $69,220
#14 #14 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#15 #15 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 361 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#16 #16 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 142 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#17 #17 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#18 #18 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,888
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#20 #20 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#21 #21 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $60,589
#22 #22 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 429 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $63,286
#24 #24 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#25 #25 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Every year, the University of Alabama in Huntsville awards about 154 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,147
#26 #26 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 525 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#27 #27 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#28 #28 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#29 #29 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,541
#30 #30 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#31 #31 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#32 #32 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,958
#33 #33 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#34 #34 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#36 #36 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#37 #37 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#38 #38 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,733
#39 #39 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,426
#40 #40 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 456 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $56,947
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#43 #43 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#44 #44 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 264 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,381
#45 #45 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $60,276
#46 #46 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#48 #48 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 543 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#49 #49 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,624
#50 #50 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 556 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#51 #51 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#52 #52 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#53 #53 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#54 #54 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#55 #55 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,467
#56 #56 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#57 #57 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,936
#58 #58 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 443 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#59 #59 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,060
#60 #60 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#61 #61 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,246
#62 #62 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#63 #63 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#64 #64 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#65 #65 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 293 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#66 #66 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#67 #67 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#68 #68 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 392 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,723
#69 #69 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#70 #70 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#71 #71 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#72 #72 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,546
#73 #73 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#74 #74 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA At Southern University and A & M College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $55,713
#75 #75 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#76 #76 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,637
#77 #77 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#78 #78 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 437 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 456 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#80 #80 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the three most popular college majors students study are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,199
#81 #81 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
#82 #82 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
#83 #83 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,163
#84 #84 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#85 #85 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#86 #86 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Annually, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans awards around 238 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,184
#87 #87 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Each year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center grants about 116 degrees to those studying Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,161
#88 #88 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#89 #89 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#90 #90 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Science/Studies, and Health Services Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,610
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About Nursing Science

A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.

Students who are interested in Nursing Science can study up to a Doctors degree research scholarship. Currently, 4,245 students earn a some level of degree in Nursing Science around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Nursing Science in New Jersey compared to any other state. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Nursing Science is $57,500.

Popularity of Nursing Science Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nursing Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Nursing Science majors is Nurse Practitioners. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Nursing Science can prepare you for is Nurse Practitioners.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nursing Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Nursing Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

580

Female Students

507 (87%)

Male Students

73 (12%)

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Nursing Science

#1 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

65%

128

1,280–1,480

$55,138

#2 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

52%

6

1,210–1,390

$59,262

#3 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

96%

19

950–1,160

$57,270

#4 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

72%

5

1,170–1,340

$68,569

#5 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

79%

9

1,080–1,370

$58,257

#6 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

66%

6

1,110–1,330

$59,085

#7 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

84%

7

1,190–1,350

$63,885

#8 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

69%

3

1,180–1,370

$55,545

#9 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

94%

8

1,020–1,220

$55,074

#10 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

66%

10

1,050–1,210

$55,235

#11 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

91%

8

980–1,190

$60,806

#12 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

6%

7

1,520–1,560

$55,259

#13 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

83%

5

1,050–1,260

$69,220

#14 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

6%

7

1,500–1,560

$53,853

#15 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

83%

8

1,090–1,300

$56,940

#16 Best College for Nursing Science in the U.S.

81%

4

1,230–1,390